I am sending SPAM

Bob Dobson · 10-05-2012, 06:25

My address box has been atacked and someone using my address is sending to my contacts asking them to link to a (Belgian) sales organisation. I am seeking help.

susie123 · 10-05-2012, 08:17

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Originally Posted by Bob Dobson

My address box has been atacked and someone using my address is sending to my contacts asking them to link to a (Belgian) sales organisation. I am seeking help.

Yes, I got a message from you last night, or purporting to be from you. I deleted it. Hope you sort the problem.

jaysay · 10-05-2012, 08:37

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Originally Posted by Bob Dobson

My address box has been atacked and someone using my address is sending to my contacts asking them to link to a (Belgian) sales organisation. I am seeking help.

Yes Bob I had an Email yesterday and wonder what it was about, all seems clear now

Michael1954 · 10-05-2012, 08:39

I made the mistake of opening the attachment. I hope my account isn't affected.

jaysay · 10-05-2012, 09:03

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Originally Posted by Michael1954

The attachment in my email came from Belgium.

Ya so did mine Micheal, I've run a virus scan since, but when you see an Email in your inbox from seemingly some one you know, you don't give it a thought that it could be iffy

Less · 10-05-2012, 09:19

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Originally Posted by susie123

The link in the email I got came from Brazil not Belgium linky, linky, linky

People Please, think about it, isn't it just a little bit silly to put a live link on site to a spam site?

I'll report the posts so that the links can be removed.

susie123 · 10-05-2012, 09:30

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Originally Posted by Less

People Please, think about it, isn't it just a little bit silly to put a live link on site to a spam site?

I'll report the posts so that the links can be removed.

Sorry, take your point, but no one's forced to click on it are they?

Wynonie Harris · 10-05-2012, 09:32

Ah! Now I understand what that email I supposedly got from you is!

Michael1954 · 10-05-2012, 09:33

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Originally Posted by Less

People Please, think about it, isn't it just a little bit silly to put a live link on site to a spam site?
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I was thinking the same thing too. We don't need proof that a link came from Brazil, Belgium or wherever.

jaysay · 10-05-2012, 09:38

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Originally Posted by susie123

Sorry, take your point, but no one's forced to click on it are they?

No need to put in on then susie

Less · 10-05-2012, 09:38

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Originally Posted by susie123

Sorry, take your point, but no one's forced to click on it are they?

There are stupid and curious people the world over, which catagory do you fit in to?

You are talking about spam, but then think it is the other persons fault because YOU are irresponsible enough to put a link to an iffy site for them to click on, then more or less say it's their fault if they do click on it?

Talk about ducking one's responsibilities!

We all should be responsible enough to keep the site (AccyWeb) safe for even the most stupid to be able to come onto, that means no iffy links for any reason.

Michael1954 · 10-05-2012, 09:39

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Originally Posted by Michael1954

I was thinking the same thing too. We don't need proof that a link came from Brazil, Belgium or wherever.

And I've just realised that I quoted Sue's post with the link. Post 6. Silly boy! Apologies for that.

Less · 10-05-2012, 09:43

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Originally Posted by Michael1954

I was thinking the same thing too. We don't need proof that a link came from Brazil, Belgium or wherever.

Yes, but you still copied it in your quote, so it's had two free inserts on the site, why don't we put a permanent link on the home page as well?

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Originally Posted by Michael1954

And I've just realised that I quoted Sue's post with the link. Post 6. Silly boy! Apologies for that.

Sorry was writing while you were posting.

susie123 · 10-05-2012, 09:43

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Originally Posted by Less

There are stupid and curious people the world over, which catagory do you fit in to?

You are talking about spam, but then think it is the other persons fault because YOU are irresponsible enough to put a link to an iffy site for them to click on, then more or less say it's their fault if they do click on it?

Talk about ducking one's responsibilities!

We all should be responsible enough to keep the site (AccyWeb) safe for even the most stupid to be able to come onto, that means no iffy links for any reason.

Sorry Less, and everyone, I really didn't think, what more can I say?

Please don't spank me any more, it really does hurt!

I am actually curious to know why that link came from Brazil when Bob and others say theirs came from Belgium. You know me, I'm a scientist, can't help wondering about these things.

Michael1954 · 10-05-2012, 09:47

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Originally Posted by Less

Yes, but you still copied it in your quote, so it's had two free inserts on the site, why don't we put a permenant link on the home page as well?

Sorry was writing while you were posting.

It's still my fault for which I'm sorry. Where are the mods when you need them?